Bonnet House isn’t just for adults and area visitors. The museum takes its role as an educator of the next generation very seriously, and thanks to Director of Education and Volunteer Programs Linda Schaller and our engaging education volunteers, Bonnet House has a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of area youth each year.
In the summer of 2013, Bonnet House partnered with the Oscar Thomas Foundation to present programming about the art of the Bartletts and the natural sciences for a local youth group. Volunteer Dane Jensen stepped into the role of Hugh Taylor Birch, describing what brought this important person to South Florida and why he developed such a passion for the barrier island while Alliance Founding Member Susan Lochrie took the group on a tour through the house. This program was made possible through a grant from the BBX Capital Foundation and a special thanks goes to Bonnet House Fine Artist Barbie-Lynn Pearson for capturing images of this wonderful day at the museum.
Bonnet House offers youth programs year round for schools, home schooling groups, and Girl and Boy Scout troops. Education programs are tailored for each group’s own needs and serve youth ages 5 through 18. More information about school programs may be found at www.bonnethouse.org/school-programs or by calling 954-703-2606.
